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202484 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Migration Social Justice

Dreamers

202484 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

After 29 years in Chicago, Carlos confronts the U.S. immigration system that denies him legal recognition and complicates his pursuit of the American dream.

Migration Social Justice

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Stéphanie Barbey,

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After 29 years in Chicago, Carlos confronts the U.S. immigration system that denies him legal recognition and complicates his pursuit of the American dream.

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Stéphanie Barbeydirector

Luc Peterdirector

Stéphanie Barbeywriter

Nikolaï von Gravenitzcast

Louis Juckercast

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Carlos has lived in Chicago for 29 years after immigrating from Mexico as a child. He faces significant challenges within the U.S. immigration system, which does not legally recognize his status. As he pursues the American dream, Carlos confronts a complex bureaucracy that complicates his efforts. The documentary presents his struggles and the emotional and legal hurdles faced by many undocumented immigrants in America, offering a detailed look at their quest for a better future.

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